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Butterfinger Puppy Chow Recipe

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Butterfinger Puppy Chow is a deliciously addictive snack mix combining crispy Rice Chex cereal coated in a smooth blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, mixed with crushed Butterfinger candy bars and dusted with powdered sugar. This sweet treat offers a perfect balance of crunchy, chocolatey, and peanut buttery flavors, ideal for parties, movie nights, or everyday snacking.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 7 cups Rice Chex Cereal (or store brand version)
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 18 fun size Butterfinger candy bars (15 crushed, 3 roughly chopped for garnish)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cereal: Add 7 cups of Rice Chex cereal to an extra large bowl, ensuring there is enough space to coat the cereal with the chocolate mixture later.
  2. Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and ¼ cup salted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir thoroughly until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract to the melted mixture until well combined for enhanced flavor.
  4. Coat the Cereal: Drizzle the chocolate peanut butter mixture evenly over the cereal. Gently stir to ensure all the cereal pieces are fully coated without breaking them.
  5. Add Crushed Butterfingers: Mix in the 15 crushed Butterfinger candy bars with the coated cereal, distributing them evenly throughout.
  6. Add Powdered Sugar: For coating with powdered sugar, either sprinkle 1 ¼ cups sifted powdered sugar over the cereal mixture and stir, or place the coated cereal into a large 2-gallon ziplock bag and shake to fully coat the pieces. Using a bag helps contain the powdered sugar and simplifies cleanup.
  7. Dry and Garnish: Spread the powdered sugar-coated cereal on a baking sheet to dry and set. Just before serving, sprinkle the 3 roughly chopped fun size Butterfinger candy bars on top for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use a large bowl for mixing to avoid spilling while stirring the coated cereal.
  • Ensure the chocolate mixture is smooth to get an even coating on the cereal.
  • Crushing the Butterfinger candy bars finely helps them mix better, but keep some larger for garnish to add texture.
  • Using a ziplock bag to coat the cereal with powdered sugar is recommended for easier cleanup and better distribution.
  • Store leftover puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Keywords: Butterfinger Puppy Chow, Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, Party Snack, Fun Size Butterfinger

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